Blake Huffman
Canadian politician
Edward Blake Huffman known as Blake Huffman (29 April 1902 – 14 July 1985) was a Canadian farmer and politician. Huffman served as a member of the House of Commons of Canada representing the Liberal party. Born in Blenheim, Ontario, he pursued a career as a farmer.
Huffman was first elected at the Kent riding in the 1949 general election. He was re-elected there for successive terms in 1953 and 1957, then defeated in the 1958 election by Harold Danforth of the Progressive Conservative Party.
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